hickory golf events

GHSC Golf Collectibles & Memorabilia Show

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It is that time of year when the Golf Historical Society of Canada hosts its golf collectibles and memorabilia show. If you are looking for some hickory sticks or some cool golf collectibles, then this is a must attend event.

Golf Historical Society of Canada (GHSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing fun and enjoyable historical golf experiences through playing, collecting, learning and sharing.

Here are the main details:

  • Annual Spring Show – Sunday, March 23, 2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM
  • Setup 10-11 am; tear-down 3-4 PM
  • Don Valley Golf Course (4200 Yonge Street, just south of the 401)
  • Free parking, free attendance, free appraisals for your golf collectibles
  • Onsite auction at 2:15 PM

I joined the GHSC after trying hickory sticks over a couple of years. I find that this organization are focused, easy going, and welcoming to any golfer wanting to enjoy the game of golf. If you want to become a member, I recommend you visit the their website at this link: https://ghsc.ca/memberships/

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If you are free and want to experience a trip back in history, I recommend you drop by and say hi! All are welcome and you just might find something you never knew you needed. 😉

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

Day Two: 2024 Open Ontario Hickory Golf Championship

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The second day of the 2024 Open Ontario Hickory Golf Championship was as exciting as the first. Everyone played better, except for me, shooting lower scores. Regardless of how I played, it was a great event! Everyone enjoyed themselves, friends were made, and prizes were doled out. This event has turned into a must attend hickory event on my calendar; if you are a hickory player, then you should think about joining us next year!

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Focusing On The 2024 Ontario Open Hickory Golf Championship 

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I have a week to prepare for a fun event and I think I have a game plan that will work. I am not expecting anything fantastic with respect to scoring, but I do hope that I can make a great showing at the hickory championship next week. Knowing this, I figured out what I must do this week and we shall see if my plan works.

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500th Hickory Stick Golf Game

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In just a few short years, my friend Lorne Emery has played his 500th game using his hickory shafted golf clubs. An ardent player of old clubs, Lorne invited me to join him on his historic journey. As I arrived early at the Cambridge Golf Club to discuss Lorne’s hickory stick passion, I quickly realized that this phase of his golf journey has only just begun. Listening to him talk about the history of golf and how it applies to present day equipment demonstrates that today’s innovations in clubs are rooted in hickory sticks. Lorne and I had a fantastic day that encompassed more than just talking about hickory sticks.

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Celebrating 95 Years at the Renfrew Golf Club

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The Renfrew Golf Club is 95 years young. It has a long history of excellence that show in every aspect of the golf course. Driving up to the club house I was awed by picturesque scenery. The moment I stepped onto the grounds I was impressed by the golf course. As I played each hole, I became more impressed by the condition of the course, the design and the architecture of each hole. I have to say that I am thrilled to be invited to the 95 year hickory stick celebration. Charlie and I thoroughly enjoyed the low key even with our friend Lorne Emery, President of the Golf Historical Society of Canada. We want to thank Bob West for inviting us an sharing is this momentous occasion.

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